The Worlds Wit and Humor: An Encyclopedia in 15 Volumes. 1906.Vols. IV: American

After the Funeral

By James Montgomery Bailey (18411894)

(Danbury News)

IT was just after the funeral. The bereaved and subdued widow, enveloped in millinery gloom, was seated in the sitting-room with a few sympathizing friends. There was that constrained look so peculiar to the occasion observable on every countenance. The widow sighed.

Oh, yes! chimed in several. They came in their own carriage, too, said the sister, animatedly. And then there were the Randalls and the Van Rensselaers. Mrs. Van Rensselaer had her cousin from the city with her; and Mrs. Randall wore a very heavy black silk, which I am sure was quite new. Did you see Colonel Haywood and his daughters, love?